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Subtract 3/49 from 15/75

15/75 - 3/49 is 34/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
    15/75 = 15 × 49/75 × 49 = 735/3675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
    3/49 = 3 × 75/49 × 75 = 225/3675
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    735/3675 - 225/3675 = 735 - 225/3675 = 510/3675
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/245

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